MCA's Annual Fall Training Institute provides ongoing learning workshops, training sessions, networking opportunities, and community resources. The event attracts professionals from all areas of the corrections field as a time to collaborate for a better future for criminal justice reform. |
Why attend MCA's 2025 Annual Conference? 1. Professional Development: Enhance your knowledge and skills with workshops led by experts in the field of corrections. Stay up-to-date with the latest trends, techniques, and best practices. 2. Networking Opportunities: Connect with colleagues, professionals, and leaders from various corrections agencies. Build valuable relationships, share insights, and collaborate on solutions to common challenges. 3. Stay Informed: Learn about the latest research, policies, and initiatives shaping the corrections landscape. Stay informed on legislative changes and their impact on your role. 4. Professional Growth: Elevate your career by attending sessions designed to help you excel in your current position and prepare for future opportunities. 5. Discover New Tools and Resources: Explore exhibits and vendor displays showcasing cutting-edge products, technologies, and services designed to improve corrections operations. 6. Earn Continuing Education Credits: Many sessions at the conference offer opportunities to earn continuing education credits, helping you meet your professional development requirements. 7. Inspiration and Motivation: Leave the conference feeling inspired and motivated to make a positive difference in the lives of those within the corrections system. 8. Support Your Community: By attending, you are supporting the broader corrections community and contributing to the ongoing improvement of the criminal justice system. 9. Enjoy the Experience: Engage in a dynamic and interactive conference experience filled with learning, growth, and camaraderie among fellow professionals dedicated to corrections excellence. |
Why sponsor/exhibit? 1. Visibility and Brand Recognition: Increase brand awareness and visibility by showcasing your company's products, services, and solutions to a captive audience of industry professionals. 2. Targeted Audience: Reach a highly targeted audience of corrections professionals, decision-makers, and leaders who are actively seeking solutions, products, and services to improve their operations. 3. Networking Opportunities: Engage with key decision-makers, influencers, and potential clients/customers in the corrections field. Build valuable relationships that can lead to partnerships and business opportunities. 4. Market Research: Gain insights into the needs, challenges, and priorities of the corrections industry. Learn directly from professionals about the trends and innovations shaping the sector. 5. Educational Sessions and Workshops: Participate in educational sessions and workshops to share your knowledge, expertise, and insights with attendees, establishing credibility and trust. 6. Recruitment Opportunities: Connect with potential employees or partners who are passionate about the corrections field and looking for career opportunities or collaborations. 7. Support the Industry: By sponsoring or exhibiting at the conference, you are supporting the industry's growth, development, and the improvement of correctional facilities and programs for the betterment of society. |
For questions please contact: Dan Besser (daniel.besser@state.mn.us) and Becki Erickson (rebecca.erickson@state.mn.us).
For sponsorship opportunities please contact: Shannon Olean (shannon.olean@co.dakota.mn.us) and JoAnn Brown (joann.brown@state.mn.us).